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Pair admit damaging memorial in olive oil 'blessing'

Pair admit damaging memorial in olive oil 'blessing'

Two born-again Christians have admitted damaging a capital city war memorial but explain their behaviour as a show of faith rather than disrespect.

'Sick and tired': Gaza protests ramp up pressure on PM

'Sick and tired': Gaza protests ramp up pressure on PM

'Sick and tired': Gaza protests ramp up pressure on PM

'Sick and tired': Gaza protests ramp up pressure on PM

Anthony Albanese has downplayed Canberra's ability to influence Israel after hundreds of thousands of Australians rallied for peace in Palestine.

Thousands flood cities demanding action on Palestine

Thousands flood cities demanding action on Palestine

Thousands flood cities demanding action on Palestine

Thousands flood cities demanding action on Palestine

Hundreds of thousands of protesters across Australia have called for greater sanctions against Israel and an end to its bombardment and occupation of Palestine.

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Accused synagogue firebomber faces court for first time

Accused synagogue firebomber faces court for first time

Police are sifting through extensive amounts of evidence after a man charged with the firebombing of a synagogue fronted court for the first time.

Primary school students targeted by anti-Semitic chants

Primary school students targeted by anti-Semitic chants

A heartbroken grandfather says his granddaughter is traumatised after she was among primary school students subjected to anti-Semitic taunts.

'You could hit kids': ex-members in 'cult' abuse claims

'You could hit kids': ex-members in 'cult' abuse claims

The treatment of kids within a secretive Pentecostal doomsday church has raised further questions about working with children screenings.

Police search for accused synagogue arsonist's motive

Police search for accused synagogue arsonist's motive

An accused synagogue fire bomber has faced court as prosecutors search electronic devices for a motive behind the alleged arson.

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Ex-governor hits out at Palestine rally 'hate speech'

Ex-governor hits out at Palestine rally 'hate speech'

Ex-governor hits out at Palestine rally 'hate speech'

Ex-governor hits out at Palestine rally 'hate speech'

A former governor, who is Jewish, has hit out at what she describes as "hate speech" at pro-Palestine rallies and called for more action against anti-Semitism.

Christian leaders in Gaza after Israel's church strike

Christian leaders in Gaza after Israel's church strike

Christian leaders in Gaza after Israel's church strike

Christian leaders in Gaza after Israel's church strike

Jerusalem's top Catholic and Greek Orthodox officials have entered Gaza in a show of solidarity after Israel's strike on a Catholic church in the enclave.

Islamist preacher unable to 'bury' anti-Semitism ruling

Islamist preacher unable to 'bury' anti-Semitism ruling

Islamist preacher unable to 'bury' anti-Semitism ruling

Islamist preacher unable to 'bury' anti-Semitism ruling

A preacher who incited racial hatred against Jewish people will have to make his apologies prominent on webpages and social media.

Protests, criticisms of anti-Semitism report continue

Protests, criticisms of anti-Semitism report continue

Protests, criticisms of anti-Semitism report continue

Protests, criticisms of anti-Semitism report continue

Critics of a report by Australia's anti-Semitism envoy Jillian Segal say it risks undermining free expression and marginalising already vulnerable communities.

Warnings over push to curb some protests after attacks

Warnings over push to curb some protests after attacks

Warnings over push to curb some protests after attacks

Warnings over push to curb some protests after attacks

Human rights' lawyers warn a crackdown on certain forms of protests following a spate of anti-Semitic incidents, risks taking the state down a "chilling" path.

Plan to rid anti-Jew 'cancer' targets uni, arts funding

Plan to rid anti-Jew 'cancer' targets uni, arts funding

Plan to rid anti-Jew 'cancer' targets uni, arts funding

Plan to rid anti-Jew 'cancer' targets uni, arts funding

Universities and cultural bodies that fail to act against anti-Semitism could have their funding terminated as part of a blueprint to combat discrimination.

Social media platforms 'vectors of hate' for extremists

Social media platforms 'vectors of hate' for extremists

Social media platforms 'vectors of hate' for extremists

Social media platforms 'vectors of hate' for extremists

Social media platforms have become "major vectors of hate" as a major report aimed at combating anti-Semitism targets algorithms and bots.

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Anti-hate group lauded as 'fringe' protesters slammed

Jewish groups are optimistic an anti-hate task force will trigger political action as a small group of protesters is lashed over a violent confrontation.

Money can't get bail for accused 'spiritual' fraudster

A self-proclaimed "curse removal expert" accused of defrauding three people by spiritually cleansing their cash has lost another bid for bail.

Leader of Tibetan Buddhism won't be the last Dalai Lama

Following speculation about the future of the Dalai Lama, Tibetan Buddhism's spiritual leader has announced the institution will continue after he dies.

Islamic preacher’s ‘vile’ Jew sermons declared racist

An Islamist preacher racially vilified Jews during controversial speeches when he described them as vile and treacherous, a judge has found.

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Proposed law change protects questionable pub jokes

Accusations that anti-discrimination laws are being watered down to allow free rein to offensive comments have been rejected by a chief law officer.

Jewish leaders ‘let down’ in fight with Muslim preacher

Two Jewish community leaders claim they were left to fend for themselves after Australia’s institutions failed to hold an Islamist preacher to account.

Appeal success for Nazi salutes outside Jewish museum

A man who claimed he was copying a famed British comedian when performing a Nazi salute with two co-workers near a Jewish museum has been spared a conviction.

Muslim preacher ‘never’ meant to insult 'vile' Jews

An Islamist preacher says he did not mean to insult Jews by calling them 'treacherous' after comparing Christmas greetings to congratulating someone for murder.

Muslim preacher defends 'dehumanising' sermons on Jews

An Islamist preacher is being sued over sermons in which he allegedly made "derogatory generalisations" about Jews, who he described as rats and cowards.

Leo, the first US Pope, criticises nationalist politics

God would "open borders, break down walls (and) dispel hatred", Leo, the first Pope from the US, has told mass in St Peter's Square.

Hope Pope's blessing foreshadows end to EU food fight

Australia is offering to drop a luxury car tax in exchange for better meat access to European markets following trade talks in the Vatican City.

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